Winner of both The Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year and Funny Women Comedy Award in 2005, Debra Jane Appelby is fast becoming one of the most popular comedians on the circuit. Currently recording for the BBC and Paramount Comedy and with interest from Channel 4, Debra-Jane Appelby is making her mark on both the comedy circuit and the broadcast industry.

Radio/TV
The World Stands Up - Paramount Comedy
28 Acts In 28 Minutes - BBC Radio 4
Jonny Sawers, BBC Radio 5 Live
Up all night, BBC Radio 5 Live
Anita Anand, BBC Radio 5 Live
Woman"s Hour, BBC Radio 4
Worriker Programme, Five Live

Quotes
"brilliant" Scotsgay Magazine
"intelligent and original" Leicester Mercury
"had that magical spontaneous quality to her comedy, delivering piss funny material with all the charisma of a Peter Kay. She has true funny bones and oozed laughs from her every line and her every look - one to keep a close eye on in our never ending search for comedy stars of tomorrow." Shane Allen, Commissioning Editor of Comedy at Channel 4, Judge at Leicester Comedy Festival Final
"singled out for the strength and bravery of her set..." Leicester Comedy Festival
"Her strength is in performance, confident, punchy…" Chortle.co.uk
"a warm, charismatic standup" The List *** Edinburgh 2005
"has won a stack of awards. Go see why…" ScotsGay **** Edinburgh 2005
"razor sharp…never misses a beat" ScotsGay **** Edinburgh 2005